Safety Training and Evaluation Process
Strengthening Company Safety Program With STEP
ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was
developed by contractors, for contractors, designed to provide you with an organized approach to analyze and further develop your safety program. This self audit program provides a valid objective method to measure your safety program and your improvements.
The STEP program provides the following
benefits:
* Provides an organized approach to analyze and further develop your company's safety and loss prevention program;
* Provides a valid, objective method to measure safety program improvements;
* Provides your company with safety performance recognition that can be
used as an important business development tool with clients.
STEP applications will be mailed to your office in late December ans should be returned by March. In addition to a press release, STEP Award certificates for Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels will be distributed to all members who achieve the appropriate levels.
STEP Application Form
ABC STEP Contractors Build Safer - The Numbers Prove It!
- 39% INCIDENCE RATE for fewer worker injuries and higher morale.
- 90% LOWER OSHA CITATION RATE for fewer project delays and out-of-pocket costs.
- 18% LOWER EMR for savings in workers' compensation premiums.
- 38% LOWER DART RATE for higher employee productivity and more time on the job.
Figures based on 2007 STEP data compared to 2007 Bureau of Labor Statistics industry averages. Incidence Rate represents the number of OSHA recordable incidents per 100 employees per year. OSHA Citation Rate represents the number of citations per federal OSHA construction project. Experience Modification Rate (EMR)(MOD Factor) measures a company's safety performance against similar businesses over the past three years and is one of the factors used to determine workers' compensation rates. DART Rate represents the number of OSHA recordable incidents that involve "Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers" per 100 employees per year.
STEP Awards - For Contractors Who Promote Safety
ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Recognizes the
efforts of ABC members that strive to achieve effective safety
practices at their firms and provides contractors with a tool to
objectively evaluate their safety programs, policies, procedures and
training. Using a form provided by ABC national, contractors evaluate
their programs and receive certificates for qualifying at either the
Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum levels. Contractors can use the STEP
certification, which lasts for one year, as a business marketing tool
and to improve safety at their firms. Featured below are our 2009 MN ABC STEP Winners.
Platinum Level
Dale Gruber Construction, Inc.
Electrical Production Services, Inc.
K.H.C. Construction, Inc.
Kuepers Inc.
Lloyd's Construction Service
NOR-SON, Inc.
Schwickerts of Mankato
Stotko Speedling Construction, Inc.
T. E. Ibberson Company
Willmar Electric Service, Inc.
Gold Level
Bainey Group, Inc. (The)
Bergstrom Electric, Inc.
Bladholm Construction
Bob Pankan & Sons Concrete & Masonry, Inc.
Breitbach Construction
Cedar Lake Electric, Inc.
Charp's Welding and Fabrication
D & G Excavating, Inc.
Diversified Construction
Doug Speedling Builder
Electrical Visions, Inc.
Ellingson Plumbing and Heating Co.
Gartner Refrigeration Co.
Javens Mechanical
J-Berd Mechanical, Inc.
Jim's Electric Co., Inc.
John T. Jones Construction
Kato Roofing, Inc.
Laketown Electric Corporation
Lunseth Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Marcus Construction Company, Inc.
Mechanical Resources, Inc.
Met-Con Companies
Mid-States Mechanical Services
Miller Insulation Co., Inc.
Nelson Building & Development
Northern Coatings, Inc.
Northway Construction
Outland Builders
Rardin Construction
Red River Electric, Inc.
Sand Companies, Inc.
Schatz Construction, Inc.
Shingobee, Inc.
Standard Heating & A/C Co.
Sussner Construction
Superior Mechanical, Inc.
Sussner Construction
The Joseph Company, Inc.
Virnig Painting Company
Westcon, Inc.
White Bear Glass, Inc.
Wilcon Construction, Inc.
Silver Level
Anderson Brothers Construction Co.
Bunn Masonry
Brennan Construction of Mankato
CLEAN Construction and Building
Custom Aire, Inc.
Dallas I. Hanson Construction
Design Electric, Inc.
East Side Glass Co.
EFH Co.
G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc.
Gladen Construction, Inc.
Greystone Construction Co.
Henkemeyer Painting, Inc.
Mike's Clean Sweep Service